Curtin Corrosion Centre An expert network of Australia’s leading scientists in corrosion, engineering and computing is seeking industry partners to participate in a proposal to the Australian Research Council to establish the Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Corrosion Prevention. The Industrial Transformation Training Centre (ITTC) for Corrosion Prevention aims to bring under a single umbrella...
23rd October 2018
Wednesday 3rd October, NSW Branch hosted their annual Concrete & Cathodic Protection Technical Seminar. The event was chaired by Branch President Mr. Alan Bird, with opening remarks from the ACA’s CEO Richard Reilly. The event was highlighted by a 3 speaker technical program. Dr. Mohammad Ali, Philip Karajali and Atef Cheaitani, all well versed and...
22nd October 2018
Dr Andrew Ang of Swinburne University of Technology (Melbourne, Australia) has been selected overall winner for the prestigious 2018 Fresh Science Victoria Award for work related to corrosion and biofouling, A new corrosion-resistant coating that halved the build-up of algae and barnacles on ship hydraulic components is now being trialled on HMAS Canberra, one of...
21st October 2018
Hi. It’s Richard Here! I am standing in front of the Adelaide Convention centre, the venue for this years ACA Conference. It starts on the 11th November. Only a month to go. So get your tickets. If you haven’t got a ticket get get onto the ACA website. The program is complete! We are very...
11th October 2018
NZDIA (The New Zealand Defence Industry Association Inc) has made a generous offer to enable Corrosion Association Members to attend their Annual Forum, at a preferential member rate, in recognition of our common aims supporting industry. The Forum is a great opportunity to engage with people who contribute to the defence, security and wellbeing of New Zealand, as well as...
4th October 2018
the NACE CP4 Specialist course in Brisbane is now scheduled for November 4-9, 2019 and is open for registration.
3rd October 2018
Nureka are pleased to offer ACA members a 3 month free (fee & obligation) subscription to the platform at ‘Executive’ level, allowing members access to posted challenges and the opportunity to promote your innovative concepts and technology.
3rd October 2018
SPONSORED CONTENT Installing the MarinesEal Series 400 System These degraded reinforced concrete pilings on this council road bridge in Townsville Queensland were rehabilitated using the MarineSeal Series 400 Pile Rehabilitation System. Clean the Pile and fit the MarineSeal C4500 Carbon Grid Mesh on the existing concrete piles Fit the MarineSeal FRP Jacket Image Pump...
3rd October 2018
Copyright SAMMYCO VISUALS Obviously corrosion is important to the United States Coast Guard. The only criticism is that this video is not a musical like their riveting new movie Hangar Safety The USCG have a “Corrosion Related” button in their maintenance scheduling program. If you don’t have a Corrosion Related button on your maintenance scheduling...
25th September 2018
The ACA Awards Committee invite your feedback on the naming of our new Case Study Award.
16th September 2018
The CP 4—Cathodic Protection Specialist Course focuses on the principles and procedures for CP design on a variety of structures for both galvanic and impressed current systems. The course discusses theoretical design concepts, considerations that influence the design (environment, structure type/materials of construction, coatings), design factors, and calculations (including attenuation). THIS COURSE IS GOING AHEAD....
11th September 2018
The Oil & Gas Technical Group provides a technical platform for the Oil & Gas Industries. The forum to discussed the latest developments and best practice in materials engineering, corrosion control in onshore and offshore environments. Speakers and participants shared their work and experiences from the Oil & Gas Industries. Thanks to everyone who attended...
11th September 2018
Tunnels that carry road, rail and utility services are usually built to minimise the cost and time it takes to move people, freight and services around a city or country.
4th September 2018
The program for Corrosion & Prevention 2018 has now been released. With a world-class line up of plenary speakers, leaders in their field and highly respected researchers and academic, Corrosion & Prevention is the largest corrosion conference in the Southern Hemisphere
3rd September 2018
The ACA is constantly striving to deliver a high level of service to our diverse membership base. We thank our members for their continued support for our training courses, events, and functions. In order to continue to provide extensive benefits to ACA members, the ACA will be implementing changes to the training course registration process....
28th August 2018